Senior IT Security Specialist

Established in 2008, Geidea epitomizes customer focused empowerment and commercial success through continuous innovation.Geidea makes best in class digital payment solutions available for all by attracting and leveraging the best creative & entrepreneurial talent in the marketOur solutions give any business the chance to get ahead and reach for more no matter their size or maturity.Our technology mirrors our people - Smart, Innovative & Forward Thinkingwww.geidea.netTo maintain a competitive advantage as we grow, we are currently looking for a new "Senior IT Security Specialist"Job purpose: The Senior IT Security Specialist is a senior individual contributor responsible for the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise-grade security controls across IT, network, and cloud environments. Acting as a subject-matter expert, this role provides deep technical expertise in cybersecurity architecture, operations, and compliance. The Senior Specialist partners with cross-functional teams to embed security across all layers of IT services, driving best practices and innovation aligned with regulatory requirements and organizational objectives.Responsibilities:Architect, design, and evaluate enterprise security solutions across network, endpoint, identity, multi-cloud (AWS, GCP), and application layers to meet evolving threat landscapes and compliance requirements.Own technical implementation, configuration, and optimization of security technologies: IAM/PAM, NAC/TACACS, DLP, NDR/EDR, Sandboxing, Email Gateway, MDM, and SIEM (advanced query writing and use-case development).Design and implement multi-cloud and containerized security controls across AWS, GCP, and AquaSec platforms. Maintain security across cloud-native workloads and hybrid infrastructure environments.Serve as senior technical escalation for complex security incidents. Lead advanced threat hunting, investigation, containment, root cause analysis, and remediation. Maintain incident response playbooks.Drive vulnerability management: scanning, risk-based prioritization, and remediation tracking (critical: 24–72 hrs). Ensure compliance with SAMA, NCA, NESA, PCI-DSS, and internal security policies.Architect and enforce secure access management (IAM/PAM/Zero Trust) for users, systems, privileged accounts, and network devices. Review security designs for new projects and third-party integrations.Provide technical mentorship to junior team members. Contribute expert input to security roadmap planning, risk prioritization, audit coordination, and operational/risk reporting to management.Develop and maintain security architecture documentation, standards, technical runbooks, and operational procedures. Drive automation across cybersecurity systems for improved efficiency and resilience.Qualifications:6-7 years of experience in Cybersecurity/IT Security/SOC operations with demonstrated expertise in security architecture and hands-on implementationBachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering or related fieldHands-on expertise in 4+ security platforms: IAM/PAM, NAC/TACACS, DLP, NDR/EDR, SIEM, Multi-Cloud Security (AWS/GCP/AquaSec/Containerized), Vulnerability Management, Sandboxing, Email GatewayFintech/banking background preferred. Knowledge of SAMA, NCA, PCI-DSS. 2+ certifications: CEH, CISM, CCSP, CISSP, or OSCP. SAMA/NCA certification process knowledge required.Our values guide how we think and act - They describe what we care about the mostCustomer first - It’s embedded in our design thinking and customer service approachOpen - Openness allows us to constantly improve and evolveReal - No jargon and no excuses!Bold - Constantly challenging ourselves and our way of thinking.Resilient – If we fail, we bounce back stronger than before.Collaborative - We know that we can achieve a lot more as a team.We are changing lives by constantly striving for a better solution.